Add 49/30 and 10/12
1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 10/12
49/30 + 10/12 is 37/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
49/30 = 49 × 2/30 × 2 = 98/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
10/12 = 10 × 5/12 × 5 = 50/60 - Add the two like fractions:
98/60 + 50/60 = 98 + 50/60 = 148/60 - 148/60 simplified gives 37/15
- So, 49/30 + 10/12 = 37/15
In mixed form: 27/15
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